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MO HB490
Bill
Status
2/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Roorda
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AI Summary
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Requires prosecuting or circuit attorneys to file a motion for court-ordered testing of defendants charged with sexual offenses or related crimes for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia upon victim request or on the attorney's own initiative with good cause shown.
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Court must order testing occur within 48 hours of defendant being charged and may order any follow-up testing deemed medically necessary.
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Test results must be released to the victim (and parent/legal guardian if minor) as soon as practicable, and also to the prosecuting attorney and defense attorney.
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All testing charges shall be billed to and paid by the Department of Public Safety from appropriated funds.
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The motion, court order, and test results shall be sealed in the court file.
Legislative Description
Requires the prosecuting or circuit attorney to file a motion for the court-ordered sexually transmitted disease testing of a defendant charged with certain sexual offenses
Last Action
Referred: Judiciary(H)
5/17/2013